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DG53 LYA

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,126 mi
Last recorded156,126 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 LYA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 156,126 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 156,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 149,116 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 142,465 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 134,690 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 126,536 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 119,578 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 110,932 miles

Front tyres outer edges worn smooth not to cord 195 65 16

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight (2.7.3)

coolant level low

Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,136 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 105,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 98,932 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 91,498 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 91,442 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 83,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre outerwall split not to cord 195 65 16

offside wiper blade split

Fail 22 Aug 2012 77,137 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 22 Aug 2012 77,137 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,650 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 61,948 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 61,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 55,931 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 55,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,722 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 38,244 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 28,974 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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DG53 LYA is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 105,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG53 LYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG53 LYA is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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